The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 2119: Chapter 2064–2065: Flying Snake Poison, Zhenwu King (Part 2)

“Truly worthless, greedily seeking gain and advancing recklessly, not only losing his own life but also costing me tens of thousands of elite soldiers. Had I not made my clan leave in advance, would he have wanted my entire clan to become prisoners of the enemy with him?” Duke Dingguo couldn’t suppress the anger in his heart.

If there was no preparation and everything was an accident, then it would be fine, he would accept defeat and admit his loss.

However, after receiving the emperor’s orders, he anticipated the possibility of an enemy sneak attack and therefore made contingency plans to turn the tables and benefit from it.

This plan was crucial for the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, and it was equally important for Duke Dingguo’s lineage.

If he could lure the enemy into advancing deeper and assassinate the Great Yu Emperor, then, following the counterattack and destruction of the Great Yu imperial court, not to mention the merit of destroying an imperial kingdom, just opening the Great Ming Divine Dynasty’s path to northern expansion would have unimaginable effects on their overall strategy.

To understand why the Great Ming Divine Dynasty could only attack other regions at this time, even deliberately drawing away some troops under Duke Dingguo’s command, it was not due to a lack of soldiers; the key role was to lure the enemy out.

But ultimately, this plan failed because of the opponent’s greedy and reckless ambition wanting to claim all the credit.

If that person hadn’t tried to grab greater credit for himself and followed the original plan of defense, with the contingency plans left behind, and later strong reinforcements arriving, no accident would have occurred.

He had even sent Taoist Zhong over to assist for fear that the opponent wouldn’t hold, thereby increasing the stakes.

But the situation turned out like this, how could he not be enraged.

Seeing the furious Duke Dingguo, the other powerful figures dared not dissuade him, as they understood his anger.

The facts had occurred, regardless of dissatisfaction, things couldn’t be changed, and Duke Dingguo eventually fell silent, but after a long while, his eyes shone with determination, though this plan failed, it left him furious.

Although now wasn’t the best time for revenge, he deeply etched this grudge in his heart, and if he ever had the chance, he would not let any opportunity to personally slay the one who disrupted his plans pass.

As a commander commanding the army, he was never a simple, easy-to-handle figure, killing his enemies was as commonplace to him as daily meals, had Governor Xu not died in battle, just due to him losing numerous provinces, despite being a strong figure from Duke Dingguo’s lineage, he would have executed him as a warning to others.

“Phew…” He exhaled deeply, scanning the formidable figures in the military tent, speaking solemnly: “Let’s not mention this for now. Let’s discuss the current matters; they absolutely must not fail.”

He personally led the army, sweeping away all obstacles along the route, and now the campaign had reached a critical stage that must not be underestimated.

Time was tight; this campaign aimed to strike unexpectedly, depriving the enemy of reaction time. Once the enemy reacted and gathered troops for support, even he didn’t dare claim assured victory. Ths chapter is updatd by novel⁂fire.net

The opponent, though declining, was still a strong empire with profound resources, not easily subdued. The current advantage they held was due to surprise attacking; the enemy’s army hadn’t fully gathered, and hastily assembled troops hadn’t truly seen battle, lacking genuine combat effectiveness and needing practice.

It’s known that even a broken boat has some nails; although this empire is corrupt and internally contested, the crisis is the easiest opportunity for transformation and reform. If delayed too long, giving the enemy time to train and gather troops, even if victorious, it would come at a high cost.

Moreover, losing the Northern Border necessitated victory to boost reputation, and those with sinister thoughts, Duke Dingguo’s eyes showed sharp insight. As long as he could break into the Divine City and sever enemy support routes, holding the pass alone, slowly swallowing the empire, victory was assured.

Strategic plans flew through Duke Dingguo’s mind without missing a mark; his military strategy ability was his greatest value. Thus, despite the loss of the Northern Border, the emperor wasn’t pleased but wouldn’t lose trust or replace generals at this time.

“Pressure Beiwu City, present a besieging stance, then attack Beiwu City forcefully, don’t hesitate.” Duke Dingguo, decisive in killing, immediately determined his plan.

Beiwu City is a core fortress of Wu Country, crucially important hence a secondary capital, situated on the fertility, with incredible defense. Duke Dingguo had long planned this, the Great Ming Divine Dynasty had long infiltrated, once breaking Beiwu City’s defenses, even if Wu Country had forces, it would be challenging to reclaim this stronghold.

He appeared confident, eyes sweeping the scene, waves of emotion washed over every formidable figure, each possessing confidence and pride. Such self-belief and persistency breed legends, passed down through antiquity, indomitable.

Breaking through Beiwu City would mark the cleansing of his shame, and he would undoubtedly become the most powerful Duke Dingguo, climbing to higher heights.

A secretive location, a man in black robes, holding a black spear, gazed toward the North Territory, it was Zhenwu King of Wu Country, leader of Da Wu Empire’s Zhenwu Army, behind him black flags waved, intimidating in all directions.

Rumored origins of Zhenwu Army began with a certain prince of Da Wu Empire, after multiple wars, shaking all directions, always held by royal-born Zhenwu Kings, it was Da Wu Empire’s ace.

Now Zhenwu Army’s reappearance meant Da Wu Empire was at its most perilous, also indicating imminent slaughter.

In Da Wu Empire, the Zhenwu Army represented slaughter and death, activated only in true carnage.

Majestic Zhenwu King, black and white hair concealed his face, expression hard to discern, towering and firm, like an eternal Divine Mountain, emanating light, he was a powerful Supreme Overlord, at the peak of the Overlord Realm.

Tendrils of fearsome aura emanated from Zhenwu King, his voice raspy, arm waved again, the Zhenwu Army silently gathered and advanced.

The Zhenwu Army, also the mightiest vanguard, possessing strength to battle heaven and earth, elite among elites, warrior among fighters, now resurgent, just a distant glance felt icy cold.

Black spears, span across, Ancestor Saint Army unified, like one colossal warrior, becoming long spears, impaling all obstructions.

“Advance, reach Beidou in ten days.” Zhenwu King’s deep voice echoed in every corner, the army set sail, advancing ahead.

This campaign, Duke Dingguo personally led the army; Ding Hu glared fiercely, unlike past times, if Beidou was lost, Da Wu Empire’s northern gates would fully open, leaving no room for resistance, only fate offered the possibility of demise.

This battle mattered between empire survival and destruction, so Zhenwu King couldn’t retreat unless in death, preventing any enemy steps into Beidou.